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Glucose is an important biomolecule. Which of these statements is true regarding the movement of glucose into and out of cells?

A. Glucose, a small molecule, can diffuse between the phospholipids.
B. Glucose requires both a membrane protein and ATP energy in order to enter or exit a cell.
C. Glucose, a nonpolar molecule, can pass freely across the phospholipid bilayer from high to low concentration.
D. Glucose is a large, hydrophilic molecule and must use a channel protein to enter or exit a cell, but does not require energy.

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C. Glucose, a nonpolar molecule, can pass freely across the phospholipid bilayer from high to low concentration is correct answer

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